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A sticheron (plural: stichera) is a type of hymn used mainly in Vespers and Matins. A sticherarion is a book containing the stichera for the morning and evening services throughout the year. Stichera are also found in the Menaion and Octoechos. (This should not be confused with the sticharion, which is a kind of vestment.)

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Usage

Stichera are commonly written in cycles on particular themes or for use in particular liturgical contexts. Examples of such themes include: